Spencer, MA

To some, it may seem the Cole family is overly cautious. Though all the eligible members of the Leicester family have been vaccinated against COVID-19, they have not ditched face masks, they are still do not eat out at restaurants and avoid indoor gatherings, Lisa Cole described. While some individuals...

WORCESTER - Worcester Police arrested a man on an outstanding warrant for cocaine charges Thursday, September 16, and found heroin in his possession during the arrest. Officers part of the Worcester Police Vice Squad were around Cambridge Street when they observed a man known to have an outstanding warrant at around 1 PM.

"I certainly think it's going to be an important thing for people to have." Massachusetts residents could have a better way to show they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 than a paper card in the near future. Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday afternoon during an appearance on GBH’s “Boston Public Radio”...

A man has been arrested after a Marine was stabbed in the eye over the weekend in a parking lot in Worcester, Massachusetts. Retired Marine Sgt. Tyler Ferrara, 26, may never regain his sight, but that didn't stop him from coming to court Thursday to support his brother and mother as they faced the man accused of stabbing him.

Luis Rodriguez 27, of Springfield, charged with assault and battery on a family/household member, bail set at $1,000 cash/$10,000 surety, ordered to stay away and have no contact with alleged victim and to abide to restraining order, continue to Oct. 15. Judge Robert J. Pellegrini. Augustine Anokye, 35, of Woodbridge,...

A Braintree resident won $1 million when his Powerball ticket matched five numbers from the Aug. 18 drawing. Although Osei Brown didn’t win the Powerball jackpot, he’s still one of few Powerball winners this summer. The jackpot hasn’t been won since June 5. The jackpot is now at $457 million...

The state Department of Public Health released the number of COVID-19 cases for every city and town in the state Thursday. Here are the state’s updated totals for every Central Massachusetts community over the past three weeks:

BOSTON -- A Woonsocket woman will admit to fraudulently securing federal loans during the COVID pandemic for a Massachusetts spa where authorities say her workers engaged in prostitution. Chynna Savath, 56, agreed to plead guilty to two counts of wire fraud for obtaining $29,646 in fraudulent payments for Thai Body...

Shortly after 3 p.m. on September 13, the victim of a road rage incident called 911 to report the operator of a red Ford Focus pointed a pistol outside of their vehicle while traveling on Route 95 northbound in Lexington. The incident was broadcast to all area Troopers. Within a very short period of time Trooper Scott Gallant, assigned to the State Police K-9 Section, located the vehicle traveling on Route 3 northbound in Billerica. Trooper Gallant activated his blue lights and stopped the vehicle without incident. Trooper Robert Thompson, assigned to State Police-Concord, immediately responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

BOSTON (WHDH) - Two animal shelters in Massachusetts overwhelmed by the number of small animals in their care are waiving adoption fees this weekend in hopes of finding the pets forever homes. Small pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, hamsters, gerbils, and birds, will be available for adoption with no...

BOSTON — A Massachusetts moving and storage company reached an agreement Thursday with federal prosecutors to pay a U.S. soldier $60,000 for auctioning off the contents of his storage unit while he was deployed overseas without first obtaining a court order. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s...

About 1,000 Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in a matter of days. The Associated Press reports that about 900 refugees will resettle in Massachusetts, and another 100 up north in New Hampshire. This is among the roughly 37,000 arriving in the U.S. All arrivals...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Officials have now announced how many Afghan refugees will be coming to Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rhode Island will be getting 150, and 900 will be going to Massachusetts. The Biden administration began notifying governors of these plans Wednesday night. Every evacuee will get just over...

Here’s the forecast for the next four days in Spencer: Wednesday, September 15: Patchy fog then mostly cloudy during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight; Thursday, September 16: Chance of Rain Showers; Friday, September 17: Chance of Light Rain; Saturday, September 18: Slight chance of light

The Grafton Police Department has received several reports of fox and coyote sightings in town recently, so I thought I would run this column again for the safety of everyone. I was out jogging this morning when I saw a fox and decided to turn around. While I was jogging home, the fox came up beside me and was watching me. I stopped and yelled at it to go home and it moved further away I continued yelling at it and started walking home. What is the best thing to do when meeting up with a fox or coyote? Needless to say, I was scared and very glad to get home without any incidents.

SALEM, N.H. (CBS) — New England can claim two spots on a new list of the top places to live in the United States. Money Magazine is out with “The 50 Best Places To Live” for 2021, and a pair of communities from Massachusetts and New Hampshire are recognized. Salem, New Hampshire is 44th on the list. The lack of earned income, sales or estate tax is one of the appeals, according to the magazine. Salem is also home to Canobie Lake Park, the Mall at Rockingham Park and “America’s Stonehenge.” Canobie Lake Park (WBZ-TV) Coming in just behind at No. 46 is Westford, Massachusetts. “With a picturesque center that absolutely begs for residents to take a stroll, this New England town combines colonial architecture with a serene backdrop of apple orchards and ponds,” Money writes. The Nashoba Valley ski area and 2,000 acres of conservation land are also a draw for those that enjoy the outdoors. Money says its ranking “highlights the places where job growth is rising, home prices are affordable, and the quality of life shines.” The top three places to live were Chanhassen, Minnesota; Carmel, Indiana; and Franklin, Tennessee. Click here to see the full list.

This article first appeared on the Boston Business Journal’s website. State data shows that raw cannabis flower is the best selling product among its millions in weekly sales, and according to consumers and volunteer judges, two dispensaries from eastern Massachusetts have some of the best products in the state. The...

The official start of fall is drawing near, which means seasonal businesses like ice cream parlors and hot dog stands will soon close up shop. Some have already closed for the season, including The Black Cow in Millis and George's Surf & Turf in Mendon. Others will either close next month, or remain open until the air outside becomes as chilly — or chillier — than freezers inside.

(SPENCER, MA) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Spencer Thursday, but that doesn’t have to put a damper on getting things done. Make the most of it with one of these ideas — or use them as inspiration to come up with your own plan to beat the grey.

BOSTON — A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Thursday for parts of Massachusetts as storms with lightning and thunder moved across the region. The warning is in effect for north central Dukes County, southern Barnstable County, south central Plymouth County and southeastern Bristol County until 8:15 a.m. Stormy Start: Weather...